How big is the actual infuser on this (diameter & depth) How big is the infuser part of this product? I mean the part that actually goes down into the teacup. I'd like to know if it will fit my cup...Thanks! How big is the actual infuser on this (diameter & depth) How big is the infuser part of this product? I mean the part that actually goes down into the teacup. I'd like to know if it will... » Read More How big is the actual infuser on this (diameter & depth) How big is the infuser part of this product? I mean the part that actually goes down into the teacup. I'd like to know if it will fit my cup...Thanks! « Show Less
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It also fits in my Contigo travel mugs. Very easy to brew tea while you are getting ready for work.
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From a customer review about this product: "The infuser itself measures 2-1/4" tall by 2-1/4" wide at the top and 2" wide at the bottom. The handle from tip to tail is 5-1/4". The handle is welded to unit, and cannot be removed."
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A definite NO. This infuser was designed for use with a standard size, single-serving tea cup, coffee cup, or mug. It was not intended to brew a tea pot full of tea in one go.
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Ryan, ours did not come with a tea infuser. With the strainer on the spout, you don't need one for the blooming tea which is what we use it for. We haven't tried loose tea but it should work for that also. Amazon has one like we normally use for loose tea.
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Sorry, this is my very first tea infuser, hence cannot answer your specific question. The tea leaves I was using look somewhat fine to me, and not much 'leaks out'. And not too difficult to clean out later when I've forgotten about it. If that helps.
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The lid fits into the infuser. If you don't use the infuser you cannot use the lid.
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infusers are not designed for tea bags, they're to be used with loose tea that has not been ground finely like the bags. The ball is 2" diameter, so place the amount of loose tea that you hope to use into a piece of plastic wrap and roll it into a ball. If the size is under 2" in diameter, this will work for you.
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3 and 1/8" on the teapot and 3" on the infuser. The reason for me to get this teapot was I want a glass only teapot, so I can't answer your question. Metal infuser may be better than a glass infuser, but it definitely decreases the beauty of the teapot.
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I checked the infuser and it holds almost half a cup in it. It is very large for the size of the pot which holds 2.5 to 3 cups of liquid. I think you would be able to make very strong tea with it.
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mine is about the same size as the previous answer. It is a big cup for tea, but dainty
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The reason the capacity is smaller than expected is that, with the infuser is in place, the liquid tends to boil over. So it is best not to fill it too full and let it simmer without boiling over. After removing the infuser, the pouring is quite easy, without dripping.
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We wanted to clear up some dimensional information - so thanks Elizabeth for asking. With the top on and locked the strainer is 2 inches in diameter at its widest point and just over 2 inches tall. It holds 5 teaspoons of tea, but we recommend using 1 tablespoon (3 teaspoons) of tea to get great flavor and allow the tea to fully expand. Hope that helps, Don (Schefs)
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Hi Laura, the inside of the pot is all porselen and has seven small holes built in at the base of the spout. No infuser. I put the tea directly into the pot and then use a strainer to capture the tea leaves when I pour. The top has a notch built in that you align with the pot and then give a turn to lock it in and keep the lid from falling off when you pour but it is hard to break the habit of holding it. Not sure it it will fit a tea ball as i do not have one to compare but the opening of the pot is 2-1/2" and the depth is about 3-1/2" with the base about 4-1/2". The overall height of the tea pot is about 6". Hope this helps. Hi Laura, the inside of the pot is all porselen and has seven small holes built in at the base of the spout. No infuser. I put the tea directly into the pot and then use a strainer to capture the tea leaves when I pour. The top has a notch built in that you align with the pot and then give a turn to lock it in and keep the lid from falling off when you pour but it is hard to break the habit of holding it. Not sure it it will fit a tea ball as i do not have one to compare but the opening of the pot is 2-1/2" and the depth is about 3-1/2" with the base about 4-1/2". The overall... » Read More Hi Laura, the inside of the pot is all porselen and has seven small holes built in at the base of the spout. No infuser. I put the tea directly into the pot and then use a strainer to capture the tea leaves when I pour. The top has a notch built in that you align with the pot and then give a turn to lock it in and keep the lid from falling off when you pour but it is hard to break the habit of holding it. Not sure it it will fit a tea ball as i do not have one to compare but the opening of the pot is 2-1/2" and the depth is about 3-1/2" with the base about 4-1/2". The overall height of the tea pot is about 6". Hope this helps. « Show Less
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Yes- I never use the infuser. I just use it to boil water quickly and to heat water to specific temps for different kinds of tea.
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You can drink from the cup. The infuser actually lifts up inside so you don't have to have super strong tea. Works as a tea travel mug.
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Great product! I have an average coffee mug. I don't think it would fit a teapot. I don't use it for taht. I use it for my tea/coffee mug. I don't drink coffee, but I drink my tea in a mug not a tea cup. I would think a teacup would be a bit shallow.
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The infuser will definitely not rest evenly on top of the mug, it is designed for a 3 inch mug, but it will work perfectly fine. I just tested it on a 4 inch mug and the handle keeps the infuser level. If you lip one side with the infuser and the handle of the infuser lips the other side it fits level. If you bump it and it "falls into" the mug, it just falls about a half inch into the mug, then jimmies sideways and works fine. Either case it will work. You might want to not will the cup to the brim in case the infuser falls into it.
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The infuser is 3" tall, 3" wide across the top and 2" wide across the bottom. I would be very surprised if this didn't fit every mug you own. I could even use it in my short and wide Dansk coffee cups, it would just stand up in the cup (although I prefer a larger mug to a small cup).